With acne affecting so many people, everyone has a method that works best for them, and sometimes that involves making your own treatment. If you're looking for something that'll work for you, try these recipes that have worked for others. Just keep in mind that these home remedies are not medically validated and may or may not work for you!
- Use cold water. Fill an empty 1 gallon jug with water and put it in the freezer for 2 hours. Pour the the water into a bowl or sink, then dip your face in the water for 25 seconds (5 dips for 5 seconds each). Repeat a few times every day.
- Make a soap mixture. Put a bar of soap in a small container. Boil a cup of water and pour it over the soap in the container. Close the container and keep it shut for at least 2-3 hours or until the soap dissolves. Wash your face normally and make sure it's dry and not oily. Get the mix that is in your container and spread it around your face; be generous while applying. Let it dry. Then wash your face out very gently using a face sponge. Do this 1 to 2 times a day, but no more than two because then your skin might overdry and peel.
- Create a face mask using a solution of one finely crushed aspirin tablet per tablespoon of cold cream. Spread over your face, wait 3-5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
- Mix 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of lime juice, 1/2 cup of apple sauce, and 1/4 cup of ranch dressing. You should have created a thick creamy substance.
- Rub on your face, neck, and back in full motion circles that will allow the cream to get into your pores.
- Let this sit on your face for around 10 minutes.
- Wash off with a washcloth drenched in ice cold water.
- Repeat 1-2 times a day, until your zits are gone!
- Mix baking soda and water for a good cream to dry up the pimples sooner.
- Make a strong acne solution by diluting 50% apple cider vinegar with 50% clean pure water. Once acne has improved, keep it at bay with a milder solution of 20% apple cider vinegar and 80% water.
- Do not use cheap vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is about $3-4 for a large bottle at any supermarket (more at health food stores). It will last months.
- Put on mint toothpaste to help dry up pimples. Wear it overnight and wash it off the next morning. This is a classic home treatment.
- Use hair conditioner. Not many people would expect this, but it works very well to clean out and NOT irritate the skin. Rub it on any area affected by acne. If the area with conditioner on it gets itchy, or for any reason you are compelled to touch the area, refrain. Do not touch it. Leave the conditioner on the affected area for approximately a half an hour. Then, when the chosen time is up, wipe it off gently.
Surfing is a great way to enjoy yourself at the beach. But, precautions must be made.
Steps
- Get a surfboard and wetsuit if possible by buying or renting it. There's nothing that can turn you off surfing quicker than icy cold water or losing your bikini while you're surfing.
- Practice lying on the board on the sand. Make sure you're not next to the waves or they'll wash you down.
- Put your feet right up the back of the board. (But avoid having your foot so far back that you'll you'll never get going on an actual wave.)
- With your right heel still at the back of the board bring your left leg bent up as if you're a ballerina. (Note if you are goofy footed, you will put your left foot in back not in the front.)
- Jump up as quickly as you can with your feet in the same position.
- Practice that movement a couple of times then get into the water with your board and do the movement when you see a wave coming.
- Keep practicing. If you can't get the hang of it get some surf lessons.
- It will take some time to find your center of balance for paddling and sitting, but it will come eventually. Obviously, too far forwards on the board and you'll take a nose dive, but too far back and you'll miss the wave.
Tips
- Since it's your first time bring a friend to help you, preferably a surfie friend. Besides it's less embarrassing with a friend when the wave dumps you.
- Avoid rips; they look like lots of sand at the top of the water.
- Follow safety signs and the advice of experienced surfers at the break.
- Start with a foam board; fiber glass ones can hurt people, especially if you have just started.
- Single women might attempt to draft a random surfer guy to provide a free lesson. Many are willing to teach if asked in the correct style.
- Learn the "rules" of the break. After you've gotten off your wave, do not paddle up the middle where other surfers will be coming. Instead, paddle off to the side of the wave as to not get into anyone's way.
- Also learn that the first one that catches the wave, has the right of way... just like driving. Try to communicate with the other surfers to find out which way they are going.
- Longboards, 8 feet or more are a must when learning
- Purchase used board which is all beat up, this way experienced surfers know your a beginner, also you'll have more cash in your pocket when you are ready to upgrade
- If you practice surfing for two weeks consectuively, you'll be outside with the big boys in no time.
- Surfing will change your outlook on life and the environment
Warnings
- Don't surf too close to the rocks.
- Don't surf with nobody else around if you're a beginner. (Or even if you are not a beginner. Anyone can get into trouble at any time!)
- Learn to surf in the white water, in front of a lifeguard, you have no idea how powerful the ocean can be.
- Dye your hair blonde, blondish-brown suits most skin tones and it's the ultimate surfer hue for both males and females. In a spritz bottle, mix one part of sea salt with three parts of water, and spritz on hair. It will give you that care-free "just surfed" waves. Highlights are also a good look.
- Have a tan- fake tan, of course, you don't want to get wrinkles or skin cancer when you are old. Use a high-quality tan and always exfoliate and de-fuzz beforehand.
- Take surfing classes and be an expert at it, so you can enter competitions and show to the world that you are a true surfer girl.
- Wear only surfer brands such as Roxy and Billabong. They are ebach-inspired, and will help you look like a beach girl.
- Go swimming at the beach as often as you can. If you keep swimming at the beach, people will think you "live" there and then you'll be a surfer girl.
- Always wear flip flops on your feet to keep them cool and bring out the surfer look. It is one of the most important in a beach look. Be sure tog et them in "beach" colors.
- Paint your toenails a bright color so your feet looks nice all of the time. You will be wearing flip-flops, and your feet will be showing at the beach. Good colors are orange, red, hot pink, and sunshine yellow.
- Get good hair. Surfer girls have long hair. If you don't have long hair, then get a wig. Long hair looks nice when surfing, and guys like girls with long hair. It makes you look hot.
- Being a surfer girl requires to being an expert at surfing. Know the basics of surfing, and know a bunch of tricks. The main idea of being a surfer girl is to surf a lot!
- Buy a super cool surfboard! It has to be in colors like red, hot pink, orange, and yellow. Have a surfboard that looks good with all your bathing suits.
- Get a boyfriend! All surfer girls have a cool surfer boyfriend! If there are any surfer boys around that are either cute, hot, or sexy, try to become boyfriend and girlfriend! Make sure he is nice first!
TIPS:
- Confidence is crucial. All surfer girls are nice and kind. They are full of confidence and hope.
- Daily when you're at the beach you could wear a bikini with a sarong, that looks hot. All surfer girls are hot.
- Take care of your skin and body. A surfer girl looks good and feels good.
- Try to make beach friends your age who are surfer chicks, too.
- Wear anti-perspirant deodorant. Surfer girls smell and look fresh.
- Love the way you look and be confident about it. A surfer girl has confidence!
- Smell good- a beachy, tropical fragrance is perfect! Smell like pinapples or coconuts, by using a beach-scent bodywash and shampoo and conditioner!
- Live in a place like California, and get a house near the beach so then you get to go every day.
- Study oceanography. Know a lot about the ocean. Surfer girls know everything about beaches and oceans.
- Surfer girls are really fashionable.
- Don't forget to have fun.
- Surfer chicks do not wear a load of make-up. Keep it natural and simple with sunscreen with SPF of 30, clear mascara, bronzer (lightly brushed) and a fruity lip balm with SPF.
- Just because you're a surfer doesn't mean dress slutty. That's a HUGE no-no. Surfer chicks do not dress slutty- subtly sexy, confident and smiling is the hottest.
- Determine whether you were actually cheated on. Ask yourself these questions: Were you officially boyfriend and girlfriend at the time this "cheating" occurred? Were you officially monogamous? If not, you cannot be sure that your significant other knew what he or she was doing would offend you, in which case you need to forget the incident or move on to someone else if you can't get over it.
- Find out what actually happened, and talk to your partner about it. Was he or she coerced? And was he or she under the influence of drugs or alcohol? If the first two are the case, you may not want to consider it cheating. If it is the third, your partner may have substance problems to address, and you may need to take a break in the relationship. Generally, if someone cheats on you while under the influence of marijuana or alcohol, and they weren't completely unconscious, they had some desire (hidden or not) to cheat on you.
- Ask yourself if you will ever be able to look at your partner the same way. Infidelity doesn't mean much for some, and some people have more than one physical relationship and it doesn't suggest a shortcoming in their relationship with their steady partner, but this is rare. Infidelity often indicates boredom and dissatisfaction with the present relationships. Dealing with a partner who doesn't want you in the first place, or one who doesn't mind hurting you, is ridiculous. Dump him/her if this is the case.
- Don't break up with your partner and later take him back. This will only give you more emotional stress. If you break up, make it a clean break.
- Don't talk to your ex after breaking up with him immediately. Give yourself a few months of cooling off time first. You are not obligated to worry about him once you break up; you are not even obligated in any way to ever speak with him again.
Have you ever had a first love? No, not like the kid who passed you the crayons in kindergarten. But that person that you had fun with and didn't want to let go of. Ever found yourself crying to the Backstreet Boy "Incomplete?" Ever gotten tired of it and tried to let go but couldn’t, because you always wanted them there when no one else was; when it rains, when you were sad, or when you were scared?
Get rid of material things that remind you of that person - everything but your memories (memories can help you laugh when you’re sad).
Get closer to family (it's not the kind of love you want but it is the kind you need).
Talk about him/her to parents, counselors, or that friend that’s been there for you. They can be trusted and they will always hold you up when you want to fall and cry!
Know that you are not alone. It's one of life's hard lessons. Try to learn from it and strengthen yourself for having had the experience. After all, it is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all.
Volunteer. Help others - it'll keep you active and take your mind off things.
Study or work harder. Study is a great place to lose yourself and get ahead. And it will focus your thoughts on greater promises for the future.
Surround yourself with fun or comforting situations
"Watch out for sad love songs and get rid of your bad feelings - it's okay to feel bad but don't let it control you so that you end up wallowing all the time; you'll lose friends that way and spoil things for yourself "
Everyone needs quality time for themselves. Women, especially, need that time to pamper themselves a little, after that busy day. As that old saying goes, men may work from sun to sun, but a woman's work is never done. That saying, certainly, stands true. A little time set aside for yourself isn't too much to ask. It doesn't matter if it is late evening, nighttime, or early morning, take the time and the steps to pamper yourself. Here are some things that can make you feel pampered.
Here's how
- Use a small pan or tub and fill it with warm water and add baby oil with vitamin E to soak your feet in.
- Have on hand your favorite foot scrub and scrub your feet after your warm foot soaking. Sea salt works great, too.
- Consider taking a full bubble bath, and add a face mask.
- Have some footies or socks ready to put on after applying some cream or Vaseline. Cut the toes out of old socks to sleep in to allow the cream to soak in overnight.
- Take care of your hands the same as you would your face by applying hand lotion or even your face cream, especially at night.
- Keep a small spray bottle filled with spring water to mist your face during the day and at night.
- Keep a spray bottle filled with tap water to mist your hair. This works great on fine hair that is layered.
- Dove soap is one of the best to cleanse your face with.
- Using vanilla or lilac body sprays will add that special touch after a nice shower or bath.
- If you run out of your favorite facial scrub, a tiny bit of baking soda mixed with a little water works great.
- Don't forget to put cream on your legs - cocoa butter works great.
- Using a clay facial mask (such as the avocado, kaolin and rosemary) on your hands works great and leaves hands soft.
- Get in the habit of taking care of your teeth, and don't forget to floss.
- Drink lots of spring water.
- Exercise in moderation and eat the same way.
- Prepare yourself a generous meal, relax and really taste the food.
- Rent yourself a good movie, kick your feet up, and relax. Spend a little time at night to yourself.
- Remember that you as a whole are what you are stuck with for life. So treat yourself well and like yourself.
- Don't forget to add lotion to the rest of your body and pay attention to the neck area.
- For exfoliating your skin, there are many great inexpensive soaps out there that have oatmeal and other ingredients in them.
- Use a white nail pencil underneath your nail tips if you're wearing clear nail polish.
Reminders
- No matter if you decide to pamper yourself daily or weekly, take the time. Everyone deserves to be pampered sometimes.
- There is nothing vain or wrong about thinking of yourself, for we do tend to put ourselves last.
- We were pampered as babies, but now that we are grown we have to do it ourselves.
It's hard enough to make local relationships work, but having miles, States, and sometimes even an ocean between you makes it even more difficult. However, successful long distance relationships can and do exist. Here's how to give yours every chance to survive and thrive.
here's how!
- Ask the important questions at the onset, to make sure you are both clear on the parameters of the relationship. These can be difficult and awkward questions to ask, but will save you great heartache and misunderstanding down the line.
Are you open to the possibility of relocating if the relationship should become more serious?
- Communicate in some way every day - more than once if possible. Since you won't be seeing each other, it's important to establish and maintain an emotional connection. These don't have to be long, in-depth conversations (though those should occur sometimes). Tell each other about your little triumphs and tragedies. Ask for advice. Sing songs together. Use an instant messenger program or VoIP for real-time chat, or webcams for that visual connection. E-mail is great so make sure you use it, especially if long-distance phone calls put a strain on your budget. Write love letters. Send small gifts or flowers for no reason. In this case, quantity is as important as quality. You may discover an advantage over others whose partner is close at hand - you don't take communication for granted!
- Take advantage of the benefits a long distance relationship offers: more time with friends and/or family, no arguments over toothpaste caps, the pleasure of seeing your sweetheart again after a long absence, time to mull your options (rather than snapping at your partner impulsively) before you respond to that email s/he wrote that seemed so rude the first time you read it, etc. Most important, being far apart gives you a chance to maintain your individuality - something that can get lost in the shuffle when couples spend all their free time together.
- Pursue common interests, even if it means pursuing them apart. If there's a movie you're both interested in seeing, watch it individually and then call each other afterward and talk about it. Read a certain book at the same time. Stargaze while on you're on the phone. Set your watches to go off at the same time every day, and synchronize your alarm with that of your partner. Make it a point to think of each other when your watch goes off, and revel in the fact that he or she is thinking about you, too. Find creative ways to bond.
- Avoid the temptation to be controlling. People have free will and no one can or should control another person. As long as you are both interested in being in the relationship, you will stick with it and distance will not make a difference. As soon as one of you decides the other is not a good match - or someone else is a better match - your relationship ends, whether you live 3000 miles apart, two streets over, or share the same bed with your wedding picture on the wall. You are going to have to trust each completely if this relationship is going to work.
- Talk about your future together. Assuming that ultimately you'd want to live together, discussing how you're going to get to that point will help you prove to each other that the relationship is going somewhere and that your efforts and frustrations are not in vain.
- Know when to say good-bye. While this is tough in any relationship, this can be especially hard over long distances. When communication becomes one-sided or sparse for too long and for no apparent reason, when arguments (yes, you'll have them) become too frequent, when the whole thing just seems like more trouble than it's worth, it's time to re-evaluate the relationship. Either you'll decide to go your separate ways, or you'll get closer for having overcome another obstacle to your happiness together.
facts!
- A long distance relationship is no different from a proximal relationship in that they both require a great deal of work, excellent communication, patience, sacrifice and understanding. But you will have to work extra hard to maintain the communication and to stay focused enough to not let your daily life interfere with your desire to be with the other person. Don't forget them or you can forget the relationship.
- One of the hardest parts of a long distance relationship is connecting when one person gets busier than the other. If this happens in a relationship it is important to maintain communication. If you are the busy person, try to warn your partner ahead of time that you will be working many hours and may have limited time. If you are the not-as-busy person, take advantage of the time by picking up a new hobby, getting in shape, reading a new book, etc. Flexibility is very important.
- It helps to have a solid time in the future for when the long distance part of the relationship will end, no matter the time length. Without it, the relationship can begin to mold into something that is always distant - even with great communication. With it, potentially each person can see the point at which the distance will end and work harder to keep emotions readily available.
- When talking to your partner, take note of things they enjoy the most (hobbies, day-to-day activities, etc...) and do a little research on it so you have more to do when you see them next. For example: If your partner likes to dance, find the location of different clubs where you will see them next. If you don't know how to dance, take lessons and you will impress them by your willingness to make an effort on their behalf.
- Buy a game that you can play together over the internet. You will be able to chat while playing and it will give a greater feeling of togetherness.
- Mail each other scented clothes.
- Send each other spontaneous ecards.
- Make a creative countdown (ie: photo calendar, a drawing for each day showing another thing you love about the person) and mail it to your partner to enjoy until you see each other next
- Do not set unreasonable expectations for your visit. Fantasizing about the visit is fine, but not outloud or by email to your partner. Instead, enjoy the excitement of the surprises to come.
- Try playing an mmorpg (massively multi-player online role playing game) together. It's fun to be having fun and communicating with your partner.
precautions!
- Long distance relationships are not for the faint of heart. They can be very trying - but so can proximal relationships. *Remember that only you and your long distance partner understand the nuances of your relationship. Friends, family and colleagues may not understand your preoccupation with someone they have never met or rarely meet. Listen to their advice with a grain of salt unless they have been there themselves.
- While instant messaging and e-mails play a large role in long distance relationships, remember that they can in no way replace verbal communication. Written conversations leave out the vital facial expressions and intonations that help your partner interpret the tone of the message. Save important conversations for the telephone or face-to-face communication so that everyone is on the same page.
Ever wonder what purse flatters you the most or what essentials you need in your purse? If you are just becoming a young woman, carrying a purse is the perfect way to show people you are much more mature and trendy. This article will tell you what purse you should buy and the essentials and accessories you need to pack in it. Remember, you can never be too prepared!
Steps
- Before buying a purse, make a list of the different styles and colors you usually wear every day. Ask yourself, " Do I dress like a city girl or a country girl?" Then make a list of colors you often wear.
- Decide how big your new purse should be. What do you want to put in it? Where do you want to carry it?
- Go to the mall or a place like Target or Kohl's and look around for a purse. Make sure you bring some cash with you. The average cost for a purse is usually around $10-$30 dollars, although name brand and designer purses can cost much more. You might also try local thrift shops as you can often find stylish high quality purses there for very little money.
- Make sure the purses you are looking at match the colors and styles you normally wear. Also look for purses that have multiple pockets so you can keep personal items like secret notes or other essentials that young women reaching puberty need.
- Buy a nice purse, but don't buy a purse that looks too extravagant or people will pay more attention to your purse than to you. The point of carrying a purse is not only to be prepared, but also to show others that you have a sense of style and are maturing.
- After you buy a purse, you need to buy the essential items to put in it. Here is a list of some things that you may wish to pack in your purse: lip balm, comb, pens, sticky notes/note pad, lotion,a wallet with ID cards and cash, hand sanitizer, nail file, keys, a cell phone, an mp3 player, and make-up. You don't necessarily need everything on this list, but this is a generic starting point.
- See the tip included in this article for other items you should consider putting in your purse.
Tips
- Consider putting a small sketch diary or chapter book in your purse if it is big enough and you like to draw or read. They can kill a lot of time when you are waiting in a line somewhere.
- If you date or are constantly on the lookout for cute guys, you absolutely need a pen and some kind of paper to write down your number and name.
- Try to get used to the habit of carrying a purse and be careful not to lose it when you first get one.
- The larger your purse, the more you will be tempted to put in it. if you only want to carry essentials (money, keys, phone) buy a small purse .
- It is usualy better to buy sevral less expensive purses in diffrent sizes and colors than one expensive purse.
- Remember to bring a pen with you. It's small and light, but it may be important, as there will be many situations where you have to write something down, weather it's signing a recept or recording a phone number.
Warnings
- Girls like to look through other girl's purses so make sure there is nothing too personal in there. If you keep personal things in your purse, make sure they are well hidden or in a well hidden pocket.
- Always bring tampons or pads with you, even if you're not on your period. Beter safe than sorry!
- never, ever leave your purse anywhere or put it down, especialy if it has valubles or money in it.
Things You'll Need
- Money
- Make up
- Other essentials listed in article
- Maybe a book or sketch diary to keep
- Hand sanitizer
- Paper and a pencil to list pros and cons of purses you find and list colors and styles you want
So, you have got the perfect outfit in mind for a party! But when you try it on, it looks plain and a bit boring! If you have heard a lot about 'accessorizing' an outfit, but don't know where to start, read this!
- Go into the shop of your choice. Look around and get an idea of prices. Consider if you want to buy cheap accessories, or if you are willing to pay a bit more for them.
- 'Decide how many accessories you can afford.
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If you have chosen to, buy a new pair of shoes. They are the ultimate accessory to change any outfit! If you like flat, comfy shoes, either buy a cute pair of pumps or a good pair of boots. If you prefer heels, think about what kind of heels you will be able to walk in and select a pair. Try and find a cheap pair as you will probably have some more accessories to buy.
- Buy a nice belt to jazz up plain jeans. Try buying a bright coloured one, a patterned one or a glittery one.
- Buy a cool bag. Try a leather one, a shiny one, plain coloured ones, bright ones, stripy ones, fluffy ones... the choice is endless and its all up to you. If you have an outfit in mind, try and choose one that will compliment your outfit.
- Jewellery! Buy some glittery earrings, a bright beaded necklace or a new ring, whatever you think reflects your personality. If you are loud, confident and you have a brave taste in clothes, try bright, big beads or big earrings. If you are girly, sweet and innocent, try pearls or cute pink heart earrings.
- If you want another idea, buy a cap or a hat. There are lots of different styles and looks to go for, pick one that suits you. Don't be afraid to try it on; look in a mirror or ask a friend for advice about which one looks best. Then you can use it to cover up bad hair days, as well as a cute accessory!
suggestions:
- Be selective about your accessories. Don't buy the first thing you pick up! Look round, try things on, think about how they will look with your outfit!
- Make sure things are suitable. If you buy a bag, but you can't even fit your purse in it, its not very good!
- Be confident with accessories! Buy things that you wouldn't normally wear if they are a good, cheap price and try them out with different outfits! Try bolder colours in your accessories, or different styles!
watch out!
- If you are buying shoes, try them on, walk around in them, make sure they fit perfectly!
- Don't just wear them with one outfit! Once you have the accessories, mix and match and vary your collection!
Most people are sad in their lives because that's just what other people want them to be. You don't have to live a bad life. You should live a happy one.
Here's some tips:
- Don't listen to what people say because there's always going to be that one person who doesn't like you.
- Don't take your self so seriously. Live life and go with the flow. So what if you're important in your job or at school, you're still a human being and everyone's important.
- Always think of the bright side of things. Look for the silver lining. Even if it's not readily apparent you might see it later.
- Love yourself. If you love yourself, you'll love your life. You don't have to be conceited but just remember you have got great qualities.
- Don't get jealous of other people. So what if someone has more going on for them in their life than yours. Just remember that you have something special about you too.
- Get a hobby and have something going on in your life all the time. Don't just be at home bored.
- Try to make yourself look good for you and not for anyone else. This is very hard to do but just remember it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks but you, because it's your life to live and they already have their own.
- Have fun with everything you do. Some people might find this annoying but then try and find friends who want to have fun just like you
My Advices:
- Don't become friends with people who don't like you being you because then you will make things difficult on yourself always trying to impress that person.
- Live life for all it's worth because as sad as it is you are not promised tomorrow today.
- No matter what you are doing it can be fun. Whether you are doing your homework or cleaning up the bathroom. Make a joke about it. If you think about it homework can be fun and funny.
- And last but not least: take good care of yourself.
Take it Easy:
- Take some things in life seriously like if a friend is having a hard time listen to her, don't just let it go because it's bad morale. Try to make her feel good too.
- Some people might get mad at you for being so happy and living a stress-free life and will try and rain on your parade. Just remember it's always fun to dance in the rain. In other words, don't let that person get what they want or else you might end up sad and depressed just like them.
This will help:
- You might need:
- a stress ball
- some teddy bears
- and every once in a while a nice hot bath to wash your worries away
Summer is a time to look forward to, because there is no school to get you down. In order to have a good summer, you don't have to travel or do anything expensive. You just need to stay active and occupied, and have an open mind.
Things to do:
- Turn off the TV. Unplug the DVD player. Get out of your house and get some fresh air! Don't spend the majority of your time indoors.
- Find comfortable shoes and clothing for the summer, depending on what you will be doing. Look for things that you like and feel comfortable in.
- Find a local park to play at in the evenings. Walks in the park can be the be one of the best things all summer.
- Find a local cul-de-sac and ride your bike (10 laps a day as a suggestion).Riding your bike is a good way to stay fit and occupy yourself at any time of the year.
- Be fit. Find a sport that you like.
- Swim at a local pool. Swimming is a good cure for summer boredom.
- Think about volunteering be sure that you volunteer some where close to home.
- Stay in touch with friends and family. Ask your friends and family what they are doing so you can get more ideas of what to do.
- Read if you feel like you're getting bored. Subscribe to a magazine if you don't like books.
- Get a summer job that you will enjoy.
- Get a pet.
- Make a new friend.
- Check out local museums. Museums in your hometown can be great way to pass the time as well as increase your knowledge.
- Buy a camera to remember your summer. Nothing is worse than forgetting your summer.
- Stay healthy.
- Give yourself a makeover. Paint your nails, get a haircut, etc. Try on a new fragrence at malls. They put up testers that you can use without buying the product.
Suggestions:
- You can volunteer at a rec center
- Recycle your bottles and cans; it's alot of fun the people at the recycling place give you money.
- Keep a little book of important phone numbers; you don't want to lose contact with anyone.
- Go to the library for books if you don't have a library card ask a parent to go with you to hepl you get one.
- You have to be 16 years old or older in order to volunteer at most places.
- Redo your room be sure to have your parents permission
- Make sure you have your parent's permission (if you're a kid) when getting a pet. Also NEVER get a pet from the pet stores
Reminders:
- When performing outside activities, don't forget to drink lots of water! You don't want to risk getting heatstroke.
- Seek shade when it gets too hot.
- Use sunscreen
Things You'll Need
- an open mind
- sunscreen
- shade
- water
- library card
- local pet store
- camera
- local pool
- local park
- bike
Hi girlies, I was searching this site and realized they never had a how to on skinny jeans. Every girls loyal best friend, yet deadly enemy. So take my tips if you please, oh and please do.
Steps
- There aren't that many steps just make sure you memorize them. When buying skinny jeans always make sure they are dark, for example a navy or black perhaps.
- Buy them a bit long as it will balance out your figure and make chunky legs appear longer.
- Opt for a pair of killer heels as they lengthen legs and flatter your bum. A nice pair of ballet pumps will do but, heels are better.
- Wear them with a loose fitting top as they'll flatter your tummy and you won't have the muffin top effect.
- Most importantly strut your stuff with confidence and let boys know it doesn't matter if you have a few extra pounds.
Tips
- Do wear stilettos, sexy girl.
- Look for bargain jeans at primark (yes Primark!) and H&M.
Warnings
- Don't wear them with flip flops, you're not Russell Brand. It may look good on his puny legs but you're bootylicious.
- Please don't go anorexic to fit in to those jeans. Just eat healthy, the hospital beds are needed.
Harajuku style may have been brought to many people's attention by Gwen Stefani, but the evolution of the style certainly didn't begin with Gwen and it certainly won't end with her. Harajuku style originated among teens on the streets of the Harajuku Shopping District in Tokyo. Like many "street fashions" It is difficult to characterize, both because it is constantly changing and because it has many manifestations. There is no cookie-cutter approach to the style, but if you want to dress like the Harajuku kids, here are some suggestions.
Steps
- Give up brand loyalty. If you've gotta have Gucci or you're crazy for Calvin, Harajuku probably isn't for you. While it's OK to mix in some designer labels, Harajuku is about creating your own look, so if you look just like the manequins in the mall or the pictures in the catalog, you may be stylish, but you're not Harajuku. Secondhand clothing and do-it-yourself styles are popular ingredients in a Harajuku outfit.
- Mix and (mis)match different fashions. What is now known as Harajuku style started as teens in the district began to integrate traditional Japanese attire, especially kimonos and geta sandals, into their dress. Before, they wore primarily clothes that were influenced by the West, but by mixing the traditional with the modern they created a new style. Other examples of mixing and matching including the punk look with the schoolgirl uniform or a goth look with designer clothes. In Harajuku, mixing different styles and mismatching colors and patterns is encouraged--you can do anything you want!
- Explore costumes. Not all Harajuku style is theatrical, but certain costumes, such as schoolgirl and maid costumes are popular. Costume elements are typically worn in combination with other styles.
- Wear whatever looks good to you. It's been said that the Harajuku style is not really a protest against mainstream fashion and commercialism (as punk was), but rather a way of dressing in whatever looks good to you. If you think mismatched rainbow and polka-dot leggings look good with a plaid dress, go for it.
- Customize your clothes. Like that flowered skirt but think it would look cuter with a ribbon pinned on it or with a more uneven, angular hemline? Get out the scissors and glue and make your store-bought clothes uniquely yours. Or, go even further and make your own skirt. Cutting the fabric to create bold angles and lines can make even a plain black dress appear remarkable and fun.
- Dress in layers. One of the hallmarks of Harajuku is layering. Sweaters, vests, or jackets over blouses over t-shirts; dresses worn with leggings: layering clothes (or giving the appearance of layering, by wearing ruffled dresses, for example) allows you to mix and match more different styles, and adds more dimension to your outfit.
- Accessorize. Add any wild accessories you have, such as belts, earrings, hair clips, jewelry, and handbags. Remember, accessories can be colorful and loud," and they don't have to match your clothes. Speaking of loud, in decora, a particular Harajuku style, accessories embellish an outfit from head to toe, and objects such as bells are sometimes used to add an aural dimension to the wardrobe.
- Understand that Harajuku has many forms and is constantly changing. Gothic Lolita, decora, and wamono are a few of the styles that originated or developed in Harajuku, and many Harajuku girls (and boys) integrate one or more of these somewhat more defined styles into their outfits. It's impossible to pinpoint one "Harajuku style." Also, like all fashions, Harajuku style changes very quickly. It's easy to say that Harajuku is just bright colors, stripes, and leggings, but that's never really been accurate, and next week it may be even less so.
Tips
- Keep up with the evolution of the style by reading publications like FRUiTS and Style-Arena.jp (see external links). These publications and others like them offer a wealth of pictures of Harajuku outfits and are updated weekly or monthly. If you want to dress in Harajuku style, looking at pictures is a good way to get inspired.
- Don't forget your hair and makeup. The wild Harajuku style doesn't have to stop with your clothes. Pigtails and other "cute" hairstyles are particularly popular, as is dying your hair. Creative, even theatrical makeup can be a fun addition.
Want people to talk about what you wear or how good you look even when you don't look that great? It's simple. Throw together a few good outfits that make people envy you, then whatever you wear after (sweatpants, birkenstocks, stained shirts) people will say they like and might get the same piece of clothing.
Steps
- Knowing how to dress is key. Buy magazines like Elle, Vogue, and Harper's Bazaar. Look at the pictures. Read the articles. Choose a few key looks that will suit your lifestyle and body type, and implement them into your current wardrobe. Make sure to put your own spin on a look. You can't be an icon if you're just copying Elle.
- Write down a list of words you want to describe your look or vibe. Then, compare that list with the items from fashion magazines that you like, and that will suit you well.
- Look in your closet, and throw away (or give away) anything you never used and will never use.
- Buy accessories that mix well with what you have.
- Get a few new shoes and sandals at a reasonably-priced store, like Payless (it's fashionable, and no one has to know). Steer clear of stores that turn out low-quality items. You want to be fashionable, not cheap. Fashion is about quality clothing that fit well, not cheap, flashy items.
- Wear make-up! Think you don't need it? Well, you probably do. Go to a makeup counter at a department store for a makeover. Some charge, but others don't. Listen closely to the tips they offer for your coloring and facial structure. If you can't afford to buy quality cosmetics, you will be able to find similar items at a drugstore or discount superstore. Items to splurge on: moisturizer, foundation,and mascara. Then, pick up cheaper eyeshadows,lipgloss/lipstick, blush, etc. on your next drugstore run.
- Do your hair. Make sure to invest in quality haircare products. While paying $20 for shampoo may seem outlandish, if you have difficult hair it will make all the difference. Quality shampoo and conditioner can help compensate for hard water or previous poor treament of hair. (If you haven't cut your hair in the past two months, it's time to visit the salon!) Depending on your facial structure, you will require a different hairstyle. A few things to keep in mind: flat hair is never stylish, poor color can ruin the greatest cut, and make sure to wash you hair- at a minimum- every other day.
Tips
- Don't overdo the accessories. You'll see fashion models wear about 30 necklaces, but that's not always good. One to three necklaces, a bracelet and earring is good. Try to make them match the style of the outfit.
- Cool electric gadgets don't look great. Keep your iPod in your pocket and out of sight.
- Always balance your clothing. If you're wearing a bright and colourful top, wear a neutral bottom. same goes for makeup. Shocking red lips? Counter with soft eye colours.
- Avoid buying clothes/accessories/shoes that are "in" right now. Chances are,they'll go out of style before you get to wear them. Buy more classic pieces that never go out of style, like a quality trouser or sweater. Invest in a few higher-end items, not tons of polyester trendy pieces.
Warnings
- You can have too much color. Wear neutrals, dark and bright in matches.
- Wearing anything that's too-tight never looks good. Don't be afraid to buy a larger size.
As summer approaches, the annual search for the perfect swimsuit has already begun for most women. While this search may often seem equally depressing and futile, it is possible to find the perfect swimsuit for your body shape, armed with the right information.
Steps
- Throw out all of your old, ill-fitting swimsuits and start fresh with a renewed vision of your body.
- Look in the mirror and honestly decide what particular body shape you have. There is no shape that you should be ashamed of, and knowing your particular body shape will greatly facilitate your swimsuit search.
- Hit the stores with your shape in mind and look for the following types of swimsuits:
a) Short torso: If your body is short in proportion to your legs, you will want a swimsuit that gives the impression of litheness. Try a bikini with a halter-top to emphasize the bust and shoulders. Pair this top with bikini bottoms that sit low on the hips.
b) Long torso: To give the impression of long legs, try a one-piece swimsuit or bikini with high-cut legs. High-cut legs shorten the torso and lengthen the legs.
c) Pear shape: A pear shape has often been the plague of women, but it no longer needs to be so. To flatter a pear shape, try pairing an eye-catching bikini or tankini top with subdued bottoms in a dark color. This type of swimsuit will draw attention toward your more appealing characteristics.
d) Large bust: Thankfully for women of all bust sizes, swimsuit designers are now offering one-piece swimsuits and bikini tops with bra-style support. For a large bust, look for a straight across cut at the top of your swimsuit with wide set straps to minimize your bust. Also, be sure to try a bikini top with a hidden underwire for extra support.
e) Small bust: To add curves and subtle cleavage to a small bust, look for a bikini top with triangle-shaped cups and a tie-front. These features will add shape and the appearance of size to your small bust.
f) Plus size: In general, you will want to look for swimsuits in darker colors in a plus size, as these colors will have an overall minimizing effect. However, you do not have to rely solely upon black swimsuits. Deep reds and blues will have the same effect and are a bit more appropriate for summer fun. To accentuate curves, look for a fitted swimsuit with a defined waist and a high percentage of Lycra/spandex. A high-cut leg will also slim your legs and hips.
- After you have chosen a few swimsuits to try on, try to view them in as natural light as possible. Dressing room lights are often harsh and very unflattering.
- Overall, you should choose the swimsuit that you feel most comfortable to display around your family and friends. One of the best-kept secrets of sexiness is feeling comfortable within your own skin.
Tips
- A lot of swimsuit stores offer helpful information for finding the right swimsuit fit for your body. Be sure to visit a few sites listed in external links
- Always be honest with yourself about your swimsuit fit. If your skin is bulging anywhere, you may need to try a larger size.
- Swimsuits tend to enlarge a bit when wet, so make sure that your swimsuit is not already too large when you buy it.
sweet words are easy to say, sweet things are easy to do, but sweet people are difficult to find, life ends when you stop dreaming, love ends when you stop believing, love ends when you stop caring, friendship ends when you stop sharing. so share love with whom ever you consider a friend. to love without condition, to talk without intention, to give without a reason and to care without expectation.
There is always a grieving period when you have lost a spouse or someone you thought was a "soul mate". The loss may be as a result of death, divorce or a break up. So how do you survive after the grieving?
- Say yes to every opportunity to learn, grow and meet new people.
- Be grateful for what you have. After the grieving period, focus on what you do have for example, good health and a good support system of family and friends.
- Don't be afraid to invest yourself in deep relationships with other people. You don't have to be dating somebody to have a intimate and fufilling relationship with them. Don't be afraid to open up and be vulnerable sometimes.
- Decide for yourself if there are aspects of your life or your personality that you would like to change and do it. You are your best evaluator. You don't need to listen to those people who tell you that you are single because you are too "picky", too fat,or too old to meet someone else.
- Ignore the toxic people in your life. It is easy to recognize them. Their negative words of fear and discouragement sap your energy.
- Think about all the things you can do because you are now single. You could take off and go travelling without discussing it with somebody else. You can watch TV all day without being called lazy. You don't actually have to do these things but, sometimes, just the knowledge that you could is enough to make you feel great.
- Invest in yourself. Save some money and get a professional massage. Get a manicure and pedicure .... anything that nurtures your body and lifts your spirit.
The fun part!!
- Look in your local newspaper for opportunities to join a service club or volunteer with an organization. Look in your church newsletter for church related activities if that makes you happy. Check the continuing education program at your local community college to see if there is a class that you would like to attend.
- Now that you are single, you will discover that there are some ignorant friends, family and neighbors who think that being single means you are desperate and stupid. Don't be offended. Just drop them from your close circle.
- Host a Singles Party. Ask single friends, male and female, to invite at least one other single friend.
This is what you would usually feel towards him after the backstabber struck. 
They might say they're your 'best friends', but the moment your back is turned, they lie about you to others. No one wants to be hurt in this way, but how do deal with them?. Perhaps the following tips can help.
- All backstabbers share a common denominator; they all want something from you. Whether it is money, homework, a house to trash, your computer, or practically anything, varies from person to person.
- Be aware of your surroundings. If you have a bad feeling about somebody, listen to your instincts!
- Pay attention to red flags.
- If somebody betrays you, don't trust that person again without extensive consideration.
- If the other person doesn't have friends of his or her own, there may be a reason. Perhaps other people know something that you don't.
- If someone is mean to you one minute and nice to you the next, there is definitely something wrong.
- If someone is too aggressive or tries too hard to sell you on something, he or she is likely setting you up.
- Trust your friends. If they say that somebody is a jerk, believe them.
- Notice the other person's work ethic. If he or she is lazy and irresponsible, stay away from the person as far as anything that requires hard work goes. If you work hard, he or she will use you in a heartbeat!
- Notice how he treats things you care about. For instance if you really care that your room is clean, and after you explained so to him he comes over, throws his backpack on the ground, takes his shoes off in the middle of the room and so on, that means he doesn't really care about you.
- Try to detect from an early stage is what the backstabber is intrested in sucking from you.
- If the backstabber persists in pestering you, eiher ignore him or tell him dispassionatly that you do not want to do (insert activity here). Be polite, but exteremly firm. If they detect a weakness in your firmness, they will try as hard as they can to puncture it.
Or better....
- Get away from these people as soon as possible and convince others not to associate with them.
- Don't hesitate to ask questions. If somebody seems shady in any perspective, ask them about it.
- There is a difference between friends and acquaintances. This means that even though he might be fun to talk at in classroom or at lunch,he might not be the kind of person you would like to hang out with after school.
- Don't rely on the backstabber for anything, even the little things. In this way, you will avoid situations where you owe him/her a favor. This technique takes patience, practice and goes completely against your better nature. The backstabber will get the hint and move on the next sucker/victim.
- Also do not tell them any secret that you want kept hidden, as they will tell it to another one of their "friends" the moment it will gain them something.
- Treat him/her like you would any other snake. Be polite when in his/her area, keep to the path, and maintain your distance.
- Make sure not to reduce to his level by saying untrue and bad things about him behind his back, as it wil only spur him to action against you.
- Communicate (talk) with each other about anything and everything. Share your deepest thoughts, wishes, hopes, needs, wants, and dreams. Your social life, your school life, your family life, what's going on in your life right now, your childhood/past, accomplishments, ambitions, goals, values, and beliefs.
- Trust each other on all levels possible. Trust each other on everything from believing that neither will cheat to telling something to someone that was private info. This is essential before any physical involvement occurs.
- Support each other and be there for each other. Through the good and bad times. No matter what. Just be there with your hugs and kisses and comfort. If the other person doesn't want your comfort and doesn't want to talk about it, they will say so. And at that time you need to back off about it and not return to it until they want you to and until they want your help in any way and want to talk.
- Always be honest with each other and never keep things from each other. Don't hide anything from each other. Honesty can be scary, but if you want a truly emotionally close and intimate relationship, then honesty is required. Don't be afraid. Your mate should assure you.
- Spend time together - carve out date times for you guys as a couple. Spend time talking with each other and going out on dates and doing other relationship-building activities. Really get to know each other and build a connection between you that's strong and enduring.
 Make an effort to see each other (in-person) and talk on the phone maybe once a day or every few days.
- Spend time apart - be independent, keep your sense of self, never lose yourself or your voice in the relationship. You have to have some space too - space physically and emotionally. Don't suffocate each other. Be okay to do your own things separately once in awhile. Spend time with freinds, family, by yourself doing your hobbies and pursuing other things. Grow as an individual too - not just a couple.
- Apologize, forgive, and make up with each other. This is essential to your coulehood. If you break up with each other after every fight or argument, you're never going to really solve anything. Talk the issues that come up through, over and over, until the issue is resolved and both of you feel okay moving on.
- Remember to keep most things private between you two. A relationship is between two people - you and your gf or bf, not anyone else. Don't get anyone else involved. If someone shares with you and confides in you (emotionally and physically) resist the urge to tell anyone. It's special, personal, private, between you two, and should be treated as such. Plus, it's all a respect thing - don't share personal info between you two as a couple out of respect for the other person.
- Remember to maintain your relationship on a regular basis. Work on it. Work hard at keeping it positive, upbeat, healthy, and the very best it can be. Work on it every single day. Whatever you can do to improve your relationship or make it healthier do it!
- Romance is an essential - at least some of the time. Candles, candlelight, compliments, stargazing, watching the sunset or rise, fireworks, romantic bubblebaths, and romantic dinners are good ideas. Make some things you do and some places you are romantic.
- Really make an effort to understand each other and respect your differences. See from each other's point of view. Empathize with one another too.
- Respect each other on evrything and in all areas possible that you could respect someone - don't pressure each other or abuse each other or suffocate each other or neglect each other (emotionally, verbally, physically, and sexually).
- Remember that every person, couple, and relationship is different. Don't compare your relationship to anyone else's - not your parents, friends, other family members, coworkers, that couple whose relationship seems perfect, etc. Every couple makes their own love rules, love agreements, love habits, love routines, and so on. Just focus on you two and making your relationship the best that it can be.
- Show affection - hold hands, kiss, hug, cuddle, snuggle, or wrap arms around shoulders or waists. Become close with each other physically. Become comfortable with one another physically.
- Know each other inside and out. Share every part of yourself too (your heart, mind, and soul) not just your body. Have meaningful and deep conversations once and a while, be open with each other, take an interest in the other's life, be emotionally available, and intimate with each other. Have an amotionally close and healthy relationship.
- Love is an essential - maybe the most important thing for a relationship. Theres no "maybe" about love - you just know if you love someone. You enjoy sharing with each other anything and everything, you respect and trust each other, you're always honest with each other, you enjoy spending time and having special moments with each other, the good times outnumber the bad times, you're there for each other, you have great conversations, you're close on almost every level possible, you can balance the time you spend together and the time you spend apart, you can balance the time you do have together on (emotional) activities and conversations with the (physical) activities and conversations. You would do anything for each other and protect each other, you're kind to each other and show affection, and you spend time out of choice not dependancy.
suggestions
- Have Saturday or Friday "date nights" for you as a couple (basically a weekly date) if you're in high school.
- If you're in college, talk over your schedules and have a weekly date night too.
- If you're not in college or high school (adult) then work around your work schedules and carve out special time for just you two once a week as well.
- Use relationship resources to help your relationship - e.g., books (Relationships For Dummies, The Complete Idiot's Guide To A Healthy Relationship, Emotional Fitness For Couples). Also - there are relationship therapists, counselors, and psychologists who can help. Or ask your friends for relationship advice.
- Remember - there is always somewhere to go and something to do (as a date) with each other - so be creative and search around and think for ideas on what to do and where to go.
- Remember, if you're boyfriend and girlfriend, basically anywhere you go together and anything you do together is a date. Have fun and bond with each other.
Every day should be a good day and you should live it like it's your last.
Some people live a life of anger, frustration, pain, jealousy, and/or dishonesty, but all of these things will come to pass when your time here is over. Just take a moment to think.
We will not be on this earth forever.
One day, we will not have to worry about going to work or how we will make payment to our loan.
We will not have to worry where our next meal will come from, or how we can buy a house or a car.
At anytime, God could take us off of this earth, so you should appreciate today and not worry about tomorrow, for nobody knows what tomorrow will bring. When you wake up each morning, thank the Lord for waking you up.
When you lie down to sleep at night, thank the Lord for another day. 
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